In 1996, Del was ready to release his Future Development album. However, just before its release, Del was released from his recording contract with Elektra Records. Around this same time, Souls of Mischief, Extra Prolific and Casual (all members of Del's Hieroglyphics group) were all released from their recording contracts with Jive Records. Frustrated, Del and the rest of Hieroglyphics decided to start their own record label, called Hieroglyphics Imperium. Because of the problems with Elektra, Future Development was available only on cassette via the Hieroglyphics website for a time, until its eventual widespread release on CD in 2002, six years after its proposed release date.
The mistreatment of Del & Hieroglyphics by their record labels became infamous in hip-hop circles, as a perfect example of "industry rule #4080" (record company people are shady). After Hieroglyphics' successful reemergence with their own independent label, Del & Hieroglyphics became an inspiration for some rap artists to start their own labels while keeping the lion's share of the money for themselves. Arguably the efforts of Del & Hieroglyphics paved the way for other famous independent rap labels known today, such as Roc-a-Fella Records or Rawkus Records.
In 1998, Hieroglyphics came out with their first full length album, Third Eye Vision, in which Del shined. The album was well received by both fans and critics. Two years later, Del came out with Both Sides of the Brain, and in 2001, he released Deltron 3030 with Dan the Automator Nakamura and Kid Koala, which garnered extreme praise for its combination of beats and flow and futuristic style. Deltron 3030 helped expand Del’s audience, though not quite to the commercial mainstream.
Del collaborated with Gorillaz for two songs on their debut album, both of which became singles: "Clint Eastwood" and "Rock the House". In their videos he was portrayed as a clown-like ghost. 2003 saw the release of Full Circle, a second album with the Hiero crew. This latest album has gotten many mixed reviews, with some people liking its originality and display of talents of the entire crew, whereas some have complained that Del was seen only sporadically on the album, acting more like a guest artist.
Del’s lyrics often reflect his imaginative interests, offering humor and themes not usually found in most new hip hop, including video games, bad hygiene, intergalactic rap battles, and more. In 2000, the song "Positive Contact" from Deltron 3030 was featured in the game Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX. In 2001, the song "If You Must" was featured in the game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. In 2003, the song "Positive Contact" was again featured in a video game - this time in Tony Hawk's Underground. In 2005, the song "Burnt" featuring Hieroglyphics was featured in the game Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland. In 2006, his song "Catch a Bad One" was featured in the game Mark Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure.
Eight years following his last solo album, Both Sides of the Brain, in March 2008 Del released his newest solo, titled Eleventh Hour, under the Definitive Jux record label.
In 2009, Del released Del's Leak Pack #1 (download) & #2 (download) via his MySpace page. In April of 2009 he released his 6th solo album, Funk Man (The Stimulus Package). The album was released online and can be downloaded for free here. He also released a second new solo album, Automatic Statik, via his BandCamp site in September of 2009. October of 2009 saw the release of Del's collaboration with Tame One, entitled Parallel Uni-verses. In January of 2014, he dropped a free album titled Iller Than Most online. On April 20th 2018, Del and producer AMPLIVE collaborated for the entirety of their newest project, GATE 13
Love Story
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien Lyrics
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1 for you, 2 for me
3 for you, 15 for me
20 for you... now check it out
Yo
I just won 10 grand in the Galactic
Rhyme Federation championship, so I'm lampin a bit
I feel like returnin to Earth and burnin some herb
Time for Deltron to take a vacation
My expertise in aviation got us to our destination (where?)
The East Bay
My living quarters is completely froze solid
I thaw it out with a heat ray
Now I'm chillin in a sauna, pulsating jet streams
Peeping out in virtual reality my wet dreams
Perusing my 21st century classic comics, the fun is astronomic
(ha ha ha) I figured since I'm here I'll renew my galactic passport
So I'm not persecuted by no galactic assholes
Schemers on the ave
With their holographic hat-tricks
Using magnetism to pick-pocket citizens
Tourists walk around with memory apprehension glasses
They attempt to capture
The past tense
Virtual junkies, burnt out and lost
War veterans still trapped in the Holocaust
Yes I know all the answers
Living in my true love's arms
I'm sittin on the porch readin Cosmopolitan
Peepin all these dumb hoes with enhanced collagen
I'm calling in sick today
Big mistake
This resulted in a final pay check and pink slip ?
Replaced by my successor cause I missed my place
Knowin that the Rhyme Federation will miss my face
(f**k y'all)
Referred to as a big disgrace
Now I'm free-lance with more risk to take
Now a rhymin merc, finding certified androids
Hit a convention, signin autographs for fan-boys
They admire
My enhanced stanzas
And how I dodge man-hunts
And security cameras
Avoided apprehension in sub-atomic dimensions
And even more impressive cause of what we livin
A self contained environment, I suggest I'm just a minor threat
I see a thing of beauty fly as heck, standing by her desk
Paid her my respects, I was too scared to try to step
So I deployed one of my androids with dialect
Synthesized with my voice perfectly replicated
Asked for her name, and was she married?
"No we're separated"
*Booty*
Baby... baby you're looking real fine...
Your behind, you got 3 booty cheeks...
That's kind of unique for... for a ?
What say me and you hit the hot spot over at your house ?
I got a few sandwiches ? eaten
Yo it's cool though, you got one eye ? trippin though
Listen you, me and you, we gon' ?, we gon' far, go all the way to Mars
Venus... we'll go to Venus if you want to
Venus, Paris... ?
Yes I know all the answers
Living in my true love's arms (2x)
The lyrics to Del Tha Funkee Homosapien's Love Story describe the life of Deltron, a character created by Del The Funky Homosapien, who has just won 10,000 dollars in a rhyming competition. He is tired of looking at the inside of space stations and decides to take a vacation back on Earth, where he rents a living quarters that is completely frozen and thaws it out with a heat ray. He spends his time in a sauna, reading comic books and looking out in virtual reality at his wet dreams. He also renews his galactic passport to avoid being persecuted by galactic assholes.
The lyrics also describe a futuristic world where citizens wear memory apprehension glasses to capture the past tense, and where tourists walk around with enhanced collagen in their faces. Deltron is referred to as a big disgrace and is replaced by his successor because he missed his place. However, he becomes a freelance rhymin' mercenary and finds himself certified androids to sign autographs for fan-boys. The lyrics also include a conversation between Deltron and a woman he finds attractive, in which he expresses his desire to explore the universe with her.
Overall, the song Love Story is a fast-paced and imaginative portrayal of a futuristic world where technology has evolved to the point where anything is possible, but where some of the same problems still persist. The lyrics explore themes of power, fame, love, and adventure, and paint a picture of a society that is both awe-inspiring and frightening at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo yo yo, check this out man
Hey there, listen up.
1 for you, 2 for me
3 for you, 15 for me
20 for you... now check it out
Talking about winning and sharing, with the last line indicating a switch of topic.
I just won 10 grand in the Galactic Rhyme Federation championship, so I'm lampin a bit
Recently won a big prize and taking it easy for a while.
I feel like returnin to Earth and burnin some herb
Wants to go back to Earth and smoke some weed.
I'm sick of lookin at the inside of space stations
Tired of being cooped up in space and wants a change of scene.
Time for Deltron to take a vacation
Deciding it's time for a break.
My expertise in aviation got us to our destination (where?)
The East Bay
Skills as a pilot allowed for safe travel to a specific location, namely the East Bay.
My living quarters is completely froze solid
I thaw it out with a heat ray
The living space is frozen and has to be thawed out with special equipment.
Now I'm chillin in a sauna, pulsating jet streams
Peeping out in virtual reality my wet dreams
Relaxing in a sauna and enjoying some virtual reality experiences.
Perusing my 21st century classic comics, the fun is astronomic
(ha ha ha) I figured since I'm here I'll renew my galactic passport
So I'm not persecuted by no galactic assholes
Reading some old comic books and opting to renew a passport as a precaution, to avoid trouble with authorities.
Schemers on the ave
With their holographic hat-tricks
Using magnetism to pick-pocket citizens
Thieves using technology to steal from people.
Tourists walk around with memory apprehension glasses
They attempt to capture
The past tense
Visitors wearing glasses that record memories, hoping to capture a snapshot of the past.
Virtual junkies, burnt out and lost
War veterans still trapped in the Holocaust
People addicted to virtual reality experiences and those suffering from trauma still living in the past.
Yes I know all the answers
Living in my true love's arms
Feeling assured and content while in the arms of a loved one.
I'm sittin on the porch readin Cosmopolitan
Peepin all these dumb hoes with enhanced collagen
Reading a magazine and observing women with artificial enhancements.
I'm calling in sick today
Big mistake
This resulted in a final pay check and pink slip ?
Replaced by my successor cause I missed my place
Knowin that the Rhyme Federation will miss my face
(f**k y'all)
Referred to as a big disgrace
Now I'm free-lance with more risk to take
Taking a day off resulted in losing a job and being replaced, leading to self-employment with greater opportunities but more risk.
Now a rhymin merc, finding certified androids
Hit a convention, signin autographs for fan-boys
They admire
My enhanced stanzas
Working as a mercenary rapper and attending a convention to sign autographs for fans impressed with the quality of the lyrics.
And how I dodge man-hunts
And security cameras
Avoided apprehension in sub-atomic dimensions
And even more impressive cause of what we livin
Evading capture by law enforcement and surveillance equipment is difficult enough, but doing so in sub-atomic spaces is even more challenging and noteworthy.
A self contained environment, I suggest I'm just a minor threat
I see a thing of beauty fly as heck, standing by her desk
Paid her my respects, I was too scared to try to step
So I deployed one of my androids with dialect
Synthesized with my voice perfectly replicated
Asked for her name, and was she married?
"No we're separated"
Living in isolation but feeling like a minor danger, seeing a beautiful woman but not approaching her directly, instead sending an android with programmed speech to speak on his behalf and learn about her relationship status.
Baby... baby you're looking real fine...
Your behind, you got 3 booty cheeks...
That's kind of unique for... for a ?
What say me and you hit the hot spot over at your house ?
I got a few sandwiches ? eaten
Complimenting a woman's appearance, specifically her butt, and suggesting they go back to her place to eat some sandwiches.
Yo it's cool though, you got one eye ? trippin though
Listen you, me and you, we gon' ?, we gon' far, go all the way to Mars
Venus... we'll go to Venus if you want to
Venus, Paris... ?
Not being deterred by a physical imperfection, proposing a trip to outer space, specifically Mars or Venus.
Yes I know all the answers
Living in my true love's arms (2x)
Feeling enlightened and secure while in the company of a loved one, for a second time.
Contributed by Avery D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aydan Sterling
Yo
I just won 10 grand in the Galactic
Rhyme Federation championship, so I'm lampin' a bit
I feel like returnin' to Earth and burnin' some herb
I'm sick of lookin' at the inside of space stations
Time for Deltron to take a vacation
My expertise in aviation got us to our destination (where?)
The East Bay
My living quarters is completely froze solid
I thaw it out with a heat ray
Now I'm chillin' in a sauna, pulsating jet streams
Peeping out in virtual reality my wet dreams
Perusing my 21st century classic comics, the fun is astronomic
(Ha ha ha) I figured since I'm here I'll renew my galactic passport
So I'm not persecuted by no galactic assholes
Schemers on the ave
With their holographic hat-tricks
Using magnetism to pick-pocket citizens
Tourists walk around with memory apprehension glasses
They attempt to capture
The past tense
Virtual junkies, burnt out and lost
War veterans still trapped in the Holocaust
Yes I know all the answers
Living in my true love's arms
I'm sittin' on the porch readin' Cosmopolitan
Peepin' all these dumb hoes with enhanced collagen
I'm calling in sick today
Big mistake
This resulted in a final pay check and pink slip ?
Replaced by my successor cause I missed my place
Knowin' that the Rhyme Federation will miss my face
(Fuck why'all)
Referred to as a big disgrace
Now I'm free-lance with more risk to take
Now a rhymin' merc, finding certified androids
Hit a convention, signin' autographs for fan-boys
They admire
My enhanced stanzas
And how I dodge man-hunts
And security cameras
Avoided apprehension in sub-atomic dimensions
And even more impressive cause of what we livin
A self contained environment, I suggest I'm just a minor threat
I see a thing of beauty fly as heck, standing by her desk
Paid her my respects, I was too scared to try to step
So I deployed one of my androids with dialect
Synthesized with my voice perfectly replicated
Asked for her name, and was she married?
"No we're separated"
Booty
Baby baby you're looking real fine
Your behind, you got 3 booty cheeks
That's kind of unique for for a ?
What say me and you hit the hot spot over at your house ?
I got a few sandwiches ? eaten
Yo it's cool though, you got one eye ? trippin' though
Listen you, me and you, we gon' ?, we gon' far, go all the way to Mars
Venus we'll go to Venus if you want to
Venus, Paris ?
Yes I know al
Dreyzie
"Avoided apprehension in sub-atomic dimensions"
This is such a great line. His flow makes it even better.
B78PBU
Chris sims i
D Man-G
Perfection has no expiration date. Timeless rawness.
Brian Zajac
This video is 14 years old as of my comment, and this is the second time today I'm listening to it
suf_
This album has to be in my top 5. Pure creativity and musicality.
Phill Warren
Yes. Del the Funky Homosapien on the mic, Dan the Automator on the production, and Kid Koala on the turntables
acalarmarrrr
Uhhhh, this is such a great track. Timeless. Perfect, Immersive.
JTNugget
I'll be listening to this album til I die.
Marcell2aG
"My expertise in aviation got us to our destination." This album is light years ahead of anything else I've ever heard. I'm so glad I got introduced to Del in Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3. Good lookin out Tony.
DAoCShadowblade
the words he rhymes are just so ridiculously amazing.......all of 3030's songs are just ridiculously amazing